14,000 Miles Through The Air (1922) (Hardcover)

""14,000 Miles Through The Air"" is a non-fiction book written by Ross Smith and published in 1922. The book chronicles the author's experiences as a pilot during the first-ever flight from England to Australia. In 1919, Ross and his brother Keith set out on a daring journey to fly from Hounslow Heath in London to Darwin, Australia, covering a distance of approximately 14,000 miles. The journey took them over several countries, including France, Italy, Greece, Egypt, Iraq, India, and Indonesia, before finally arriving in Australia. The book provides a detailed account of the challenges and obstacles faced by the Smith brothers during their epic journey, including adverse weather conditions, mechanical failures, and navigational difficulties. It also offers a glimpse into the early days of aviation and the pioneering spirit that drove these early aviators to explore the limits of human endurance and technological innovation. Overall, ""14,000 Miles Through The Air"" is a fascinating and inspiring account of one of the most remarkable feats in the history of aviation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.